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The ban was imposed for three days, from March 21 to 23, across Islamabad under Section 144 CrPC and police were directed to take action against those violating the ban. However, women, children, the elderly and the media persons were exempted from the ban, as per the orders issued by Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Mushtaq Ahmed.
Pakistan Day preparations: Pillion-riding banned in Islamabad for three days
Following the orders, police launched action against motorcycle pillion riders and arrested several violators. Police said at least 21 motorcyclists had been arrested by Friday and booked for violating the ban. Ten motorcyclists were arrested by Sabzi Mandi police while eight were locked up in Shams Colony police station.
Noon police also arrested three motorcyclists from Jhangi Syedan area.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 24th, 2018.
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